Launch Your Solopreneur Business for Senior ICs and Managers in Tech
Clair Sullivan
Tech pro who replaced salary going solo
Tech layoffs keep coming, and the job market is a nightmare
You're competing with thousands of applicants for every role, submitting hundreds of applications that go nowhere. Meanwhile, going out on your own feels terrifying because no one's shown you how to make money at it. You've got the skills companies need, but you're stuck applying instead of converting your expertise into income.
Here's what I learned: I started my GenAI business in less than 24 hours and replaced my corporate income in less than a week. That timeline might not be typical, but here's what is: building your own business is often faster than landing another corporate job when you have the right framework. Most tech professionals waste months figuring this out alone. This course gives you the exact system. You'll learn how to calculate your required income, design the right business model for your expertise (freelance, consulting, fractional, or product), set up operations, develop a client acquisition strategy, and set rates. Complete the optional capstone and you'll go live with your business by the end of the course! Whether you're employed or laid off, you'll have everything you need to start generating revenue from your expertise.
What you’ll learn
Go from full-time tech worker to successful solopreneur and launch your client-ready business in 2 weeks.
Calculate your actual monthly income needs vs. corporate salary assumptions
Evaluate 4 solopreneur models (freelance, consulting, fractional, product) against your skills and lifestyle goals
Create business registration, understand tax considerations, evaluate billing structures, and necessary software and infrastructure tools
Build a targeted outreach plan with crafted elevator pitch to identify and approach ideal clients within your existing professional network
Learn directly from Clair
Clair Sullivan
20+ year tech veteran who who created a successful solo business from scratch.
Who this course is for
Senior ICs and managers who are worried about layoffs and want to build a business that replaces their corporate salary.
Tech workers between jobs who want to replace their salary through independent work, not through another vulnerable corporate role.
Managers and ICs creating career stability who want to build a side business now that can become primary income if they get laid off.
Prerequisites
Tech workers with a few years of experience working for a company/in corporate
A big portion of what we will be talking about is leveraging your network. So it will help to have worked a corporate job or two already.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Clair Sullivan in a real-time, interactive format.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
A one-on-one coaching session
One 30 minute session with Clair targetting your specific needs.
Live Q&A session each class
At least 30 minutes dedicated to addressing your burning questions and getting peer input.
Capstone project
Optional project to legally register and set up your solopreneur business so you are ready for clients upcon course completion!
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
4 live sessions • 3 lessons • 2 projects
Week 1
Jan
6
Module 1: Introduction to Solopreneurship and the Layoff-Proof Career
Financial Considerations of Going Solo
Jan
8
Module 2: Setting Up Your Business
Explore Which Business Model is Right for You
Week 2
Jan
13
Module 3: Finding and Landing Clients
Networking and communication strategies
Jan
15
Module 4: Launching Your Business
Launch Your Business!
Free resource
Make Your Tech Career Layoff-Proof as a Solopreneur
Explore the fear that keeps people from getting started
Bust the common myths that lead to the fear that keeps people from getting started.
Evaluate your business idea
Use a quick framework to test if solopreneurship matches your financial needs and risk tolerance.
Choose your solopreneur model
Compare freelancing, consulting, and fractional work to identify which path fits your skills and goals.
Schedule
Live sessions
4 hrs / week
Live sessions will be twice per week, with at least 30 minutes dedicated to Q&A and discussion. THE FOLLOWING TIMES ARE TENTATIVE!!! We can adjust these based on the needs and availability of the cohort! (Please email Clair at clair@clairsullivan.com if you have specific scheduling needs.)
Tue, Jan 6
5:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
Thu, Jan 8
5:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
Tue, Jan 13
5:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
Thu, Jan 15
5:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
Projects
1-4 hrs / week
An optional project will involve students standing up their own business during the course. Interested students will be able to share their experiences in doing so and receive feedback on their progress during the live sessions.
Frequently asked questions
$795
USD